Look up: Cleat


  1. Cleat
    [sailing] Byzantine period oil lamp. Found in Samaria. In the village Fandaqomiya (Pentacomia). Was found in a tomb with other glass and pottery artifacts. Photograph by Thameen Darby ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleat_(sailing)

  2. Cleat
    [nautical] In nautical contexts, a cleat is a device for securing a rope. The traditional design is attached to a flat surface or a spar and features two “horns” extending parallel to the deck or the axis of the spar, resembling an anvil. Other cleat designs include the following. == See...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleat_(nautical)

  3. Cleat
    1) Fitting on flats to which throw lines are secured. (UK) 2) See Grudgeon.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  4. cleat
    [n] - a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe) 2. [n] - a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured 3. [n] - a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached 4. [v] - provide with cleats, as of ...
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=cleat

  5. Cleat
    Wooden or metal fitment round which a line may be turned and/or tied off.
    Found op http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/technical/glossaryoftheatreterms.htm

  6. Cleat
    A device designed to grip rope and hold it in place. Also camcleat: ;clamcleat.
    Found op http://www.jard.co.uk/laser2/glossary.shtml

  7. Cleat
    A fitting for securing a line. It can be wooden, metal or nylon.
    Found op http://www.go-sail.co.uk/dglossc.html

  8. Cleat
    cable fixing for phone wire, etc
    Found op http://www.fmb.org.uk/find-a-builder/helpful-advice/jargon-buster/?locale=e

  9. Cleat
    A cable fixing; example, for phone wire.
    Found op http://www.interbuilders.co.uk/glossary/c/cleat.html

  10. Cleat
    a fitting on which to attach ropes
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  11. Cleat
    Short length of angle forming part of a connection drilled for fasteners (FITTINGS)
    Found op http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/design_guidance/the_blue_book/

  12. Cleat
    A wedge-shaped piece (usually of metal) which serves as a support or check. A strip fastened across something to give strength or hold something in position.
    Found op http://www.rookinspections.com/glossary/glossaryc.shtml



  1. Cleat
    Cleat (klēt) noun [ Middle English clete wedge; confer Dutch kloot ball, German kloss , klotz , lump. clod, Middle High German klōz lump, ball, wedge, Old High German chlōz ball, round mass...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/90

  2. Cleat
    Cleat transitive verb To strengthen with a cleat.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/90

  3. cleat
    noun a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cleat

  4. cleat
    verb secure on a cleat; `cleat a line`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cleat

  5. cleat
    verb provide with cleats; `cleat running shoes for better traction`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cleat

  6. Cleat
    • (n.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. • (v. t.) To strengthen with a cleat. • (n.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as ...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/cleat/

  7. Cleat
    a fitting used to secure a line to
    Found op http://andrews.com/kysc/terms.html

  8. Cleat
    The vertical cleavage of coal seams. The main set of joints along which coal breaks when mined.
    Found op http://www.coaleducation.org/glossary.htm

  9. CLEAT
    A wedge-shaped piece (usually of metal) which serves as a support or check. A strip fastened across something to give strength or hold something in position.
    Found op http://www.proofrock.com/glossary.html

  10. CLEAT
    A fitting to which lines are made fast. The classic cleat to which lines are belayed is approximately anvil-shaped
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  11. cleat
    a device attached to the stub for the purpose of reinforcing its connection to the foundation
    Found op http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=466-09-13

  12. Cleat
    A fitting to which lines are made fast. The classic cleat to which lines are belayed is approximately anvil-shaped.
    Found op http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm

  13. Cleat
    A cleat is a piece of wood or metal with two projecting ends around which ropes are belayed.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AC.HTM

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